Overview of the regulations and its implementation strategy

1. Seminar on Efficient Management Of Electrical
Energy Regulations 2008
ZAINI ABDUL WAHAB
Energy Commission
24th November 2010
ENERGY EFFICIENCY INFORMATION
SHARING SERIES

2. The Implementation of
Efficient Management Of
Electrical Energy Regulations
2008
– A regulation under Electricity Supply Act 1990
– Effective from 15 December 2008

3. Implementation Strategies
1. Communication and awareness programs
 Briefing, seminar, forum, dialogue, workshop
 Internally and jointly organized (EC’s HQ and regional offices, industry and
professional bodies and associations)
 Special invitations
2. Promotion and registration of electrical energy manager
 Guidelines of application, endorsement of energy management programs for
capacity development
 More frequent sessions of interview for qualified applicants
3. Consultation and assistance for preparation towards compliance
 Guidelines on audit, information and documents for periodical reporting
4. Monitoring and verification
 From feedback and periodical reports received
 Site visit (review documents, inspection and measurements)
5. Enforcement and legal measures

4. Who Needs To Comply?

5. Electrical Energy Suppliers
• A licensee or supply authority who
supplies electrical energy to any
installation
• Regulation 5 : Obligation to submit
information to the Commission
information or documents regarding the
names and particulars of consumers

6. Electrical Energy Consumers & Generators
• Any installation which receives electrical energy
from a licensee or supply authority with a total
electrical energy consumption equal to or
exceeding 3,000,000 kWh as measured at one
metering point or more over any period not
exceeding six consecutive months
• Any installation which is used, worked or operated
by a private installation licensee with a total net
electrical energy generation equal to or
exceeding 3,000,000 kWh over any period not
exceeding six consecutive months(Generating
electrical energy for own consumption only)

7. Electrical Energy Management

8. Regulation 5 : Obligation To Submit
Information To The Commission
• Electrical energy supplier/generator
 To submit to the Commission information or documents
regarding the names and particulars of consumers/generators
whose total electrical energy consumption/generation over
any period not exceeding six consecutive months equals to
or exceeds 3,000,000 kWh, not later than one month after
the expiry of the period of six consecutive months from the
effective date
 shall ensure that the information or documents provided are
true, accurate and complete and shall provide a representation
to that effect, including a representation that he or it is not
aware of any other information which would make the
information provided untrue or misleading

9. When Do They Need To Comply?

10. Regulation 16:
Notification By The Commission
• Upon received the notification by the Commission
• By hand/registered post addressed according to
information received from energy suppliers and
affected private licensees.

11. Directions In The Notice
No. Item Due date
1 To appoint or designate a REEM
not later than three
(3)months from the
date of the notice
2 To submit a written confirmation of such
appointment or designation to the
Commission
3 To submit information regarding -
 the statement of policy
 the objectives
 the accounts and documents
 the report in Form A and Form B
of the Second Schedule
 to submit any other information
which the Commission may
require
not later than thirty
(30)days after the
expiry of six(6)
consecutive months
from the date of the
notice and for the
subsequent six
months regularly
The guidelines is available in www.st.gov.my

12. Policy
• The statement of policy for efficient electrical energy management of
the installation
• The specific policy statement on efficient management of electrical
energy or apart of other policies that has been developed and introduced
for implementation at the installation.
• To be included in the policy statement:
– The commitment in efficient management of electrical energy to
improve energy efficiency usage continually.
– The commitment to address and act towards processes and activities
that will give impact on the performance of electrical energy usage at
the installation; and/or
– The commitment to ensure compliance towards the Act and
regulations on efficient management of electrical energy.

13. Objectives
• The objectives of efficient electrical energy
management
• The target or objective of energy savings from the
implementation of efficient energy management
policy introduced by the owner of installation
– achievable electrical energy saving target for the
installation for short, medium and long terms.
– the methodology to measure electrical energy saving
target based on performance indicator established by
the owner of the installation.

14. Accounts And Documents
• The accounts and documents pertaining to
efficient electrical energy management
A.Organizational structure for efficient
management of electrical energy at the
installation.

15. Accounts And Documents
B. Comprehensive energy audit report or apart of the report
– availability of efficient management of electrical energy
practices at the installation.
– electrical energy supplied to the installation
– electrical energy consumption:-
• Daily/weekly/monthly load profile in kW
• Load distribution of electrical energy consumption
according to equipment in energy unit(kWh) and
percentage(%) of each load.
• operating hours of the installation and major electrical
energy using equipment.
Item B can be sent to Energy Commission in stages

16. Accounts And Documents
B. Comprehensive energy audit report or apart of the report
– energy saving measures and estimated energy saving value in energy
unit (kWh) for each measure:
• description of each saving measure and how to implement
• estimated energy saving value for each saving measure according
to:-
– no or low cost required to be implemented; and/or
– high cost required to be implemented.
• method of measurement/calculation to determine and verify the
energy saving achieved
• estimated return of investment/financial analysis used by the
owner of the installation for economic evaluation
• implementation plan and estimated time required to implement
Item B can be sent to Energy Commission in stages

17. Regulation 9 :Review
• The Commission may, at any time after receiving the information
and report under regulation 6, review the obligations of the
private installation licensee or consumer by considering –
(a) that the total net electrical energy generation or total
electrical energy consumption for the reported period in
Form A of the Second Schedule is below 3,000,000 kWh;
(b) that the installation has fully complied with the
requirements
of these Regulations; and
(c) any other reason which the Commission deems fit to show
efficient management of electrical energy at the installation
• The Commission shall, after reviewing the obligations of the
installation by written notice notify the installation that he or it is
no longer required to further submit the information and report
as specified in regulation 6

18. Regulation 10 :Withdrawal
• The Commission may, at any time after the issuance of the written
notice under subregulation 9(2) to any installation, withdraw that
notice if –
(a) the total electrical energy consumption or total net electrical
energy generation at the installation over any period of six
consecutive months after the date of issue of the notice equals to
or exceeds 3,000,000 kWh; or
(b) for any other reason as the Commission deems fit, it is
satisfied that the installation has not practised efficient
management of electrical energy at the installation after the date
of issue of the notice.
• Any private installation licensee or consumer to whom the written
notice issued is withdrawn shall become subject to these
Regulations with effect from the date of withdrawal of the notice
• Any withdrawal of the written notice issued by the Commission
shall be in writing and served upon the installation

19. Registered
Electrical Energy Manager
(REEM)

20. Regulation 11: Registered Electrical
Energy Manager Of Installation
• No person shall engage in, be employed or hold
himself out as a registered electrical energy
manager for the purposes of these Regulations
unless the person has been registered by the
Commission

21. Regulation 16 :Functions And Duties Of
Electrical Energy Manager
• To audit and analyse the total electrical energy consumption or
generation
• To advise in developing and implementing measures to ensure
efficient management of electrical energy at the installation
• To monitor effective implementation of the measures
• To supervise the keeping of records on efficient management of
electrical energy at the installation and verify its accuracy; and
• To ensure the timely submission of information and reports under
the regulations.

22. Evaluation Criteria

23. Regulation 12:
Qualification Requirements
 A Malaysian citizen aged 23 years and above who –
(i) holds a certificate of registration as a Professional
Engineer under the Registration of Engineers Act 1967
[Act 138] and possesses at least six months working
experience in the efficient management of electrical
energy at an installation; or
(ii) holds a degree in Science, Engineering, Architecture or its
equivalent and possesses at least one year working
experience in the efficient management of electrical energy
at an installation; or
(iii) holds a Certificate of Competency issued by the Commission
as an Electrical Services Engineer or a Competent Electrical
Engineer and possesses at least nine months working
experience in the efficient management of electrical energy
at an installation; and
(Minimum requirements)

24. Regulation 12:
Qualification Requirements
• Demonstrates knowledge of the requirements
of the Act and these Regulations that satisfies
the Commission
• The Commission may require any person to
attend an interview to ascertain his
qualifications

25. Knowledge And Experiences
 Energy audit types, methodolgy and common
equipment used in auditing
 Involvement in energy efficiency projects covering
technical and management
 Operation of electrical system/equipment at
installation
 Applications in energy efficiency covering common
energy saving measures, classifications of energy
efficient equipment, measurement and verification
of savings and etc.

26. The Evaluation Process
1.The Completed APPLICATION FORM
To qualify to be called for the interview
2. THE INTERVIEW
Component Method Topics Covered Duration
(minutes)
Score (100%)
Quiz Written •Act
&Regulations(A&R)
•Technical (Theory
& applications on
electrical energy
efficiency)
30 20%
•10%-A&R
• 10%-Technical
Interview Oral 20 80%
•30%-A&R
•50%-technical
The candidate must score at least 50% (must be at least 20% from A&R and
30% from Technical) to pass the interview and to be registered as Electrical
Energy Manager)

27. How To Apply?
 Submit:
Completed application form (available at
www.st.gov.my)
Report on energy efficiency project
Information and supporting documents as stated in
the application form
Processing fee
Medical evidence (if requested)

28. Energy Efficiency Project Report
 At least one project report on energy efficiency must
be attached with the application to become an
electrical energy manager
 Only electrical energy related project ( thermal energy
related project can be submitted as additional)
 Types of project
Implemented project at any installation – from the
conceptual ideas, implementation and to reporting
on savings achieved
Energy audit/feasibility study any installation –
although findings partly implemented or not
implemented

29. General Provisions
• The Commission to maintain a register of registered
electrical energy managers
• Extension of time – the person affected may request for
an extension of time in writing and the Commission may
grant such extension of time as it deems fit.
• Penalty- Any person who commits an offence under the
Regulations shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not
exceeding five thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for
a term not exceeding one year or both

30. Notes
• Electrical energy manager is not required to employed
permanently
• A registered electrical energy manager can be
appointed at more than one installation
• No mandatory requirement to attend any training or
course to apply to become a registered electrical
energy manager.

31. Continuous Development Program (CDP)
For Registered Electrical Energy Manager
• One of the requirements for the renewal
of registration as a REEM
• REEMs are required to participate or
involve for at least eight (8) hours in
programmes related to efficient
management of energy endorsed by
Energy Commission

32. Continuous Development Program
Providers

33. Types Of Provider
• Public Institutions (government/semi-
government)
• Industry/professional associations
• Profit oriented private companies
• Others

34. Evaluation Criteria
Types of programme
• Course or training
• Conference, seminar and workshop
• Presentations related to EE
technologies,management and research
findings
Application and evaluation
• Through a submission of completed EC’s
application form (ST(DSM/PPB/2010)

35. Opportunities From
The Implementation Of EMEER 2008

36. Opportunities
• Energy auditing services – energy audit as one of
functions and duties to be performed by REEM
• Credible Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) – to
support the energy management initiatives for
large energy users(development, implementation
and monitoring)
• Implementation of energy management system for
companies – certification for the new ISO 50001:
Energy Management System

37. Opportunities
• Measurements and verifications equipment and services
– capacity to perform analysis for energy data,
measurements and data for verification purposes
• Energy management training needs and – endorsement
for training providers to energy auditors, energy
managers, measurements and verification functions
• Higher interest energy efficient technologies and
solutions
• Business diversification from existing energy related
services (O&M , testing, inspection and measurements
and etc)

38. Please visit www.st.gov.my for updated
information and guidelines
THANK YOU!
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